Bajaj Avenger 150 Street Manual page 18

How to Ride Your Bike
Fuel Saving Tips :
A well maintained vehicle & good driving can
contribute a lot to the saving of Fuel. Following
are a few simple fuel saving tips.
Good Riding Habits :
— Ride smoothly & steadily at an optimum
driving speed of 40 to 50 Km/h
Avoid harsh braking.
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Change the gear judiciously according to the
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speed & load requirement.
Don't overload the vehicle above the specified
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payload.
Use the accelerator judiciously.
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— Cut off the engine if you want to stop for
more than two minutes.
How to check mileage (Fuel efficiency) :
Best way to calculate mileage is by following the
full tank to full tank method.
Fill way tank full up to small mouth (brim).
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Run the bike for say 100 km.
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Fill the tank full again in same fuel filling
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station, probably with same fuel dispenser.
Divide kilometer run / fuel quantity filled.
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Ensure following maintenance points to get
optimum performance from your bike.
Fuel Check fuel lines and
connections for leakage.
Spark plugs Inspect and clean spark
plugs. Adjust electrode gap.
Replace spark plugs as per
P.M.Chart
Air filter Clean air filter element
periodically. Replace as per
periodic maintenance chart.
Engine oil Check engine oil level. Always
use recommended grade and
quantity.
Brakes Ensure that the brakes are
not dragging / binding.
Clutch Ensure correct clutch lever
play.
Tyre
Always maintain recommended
tyre pressure.
pressure
Carburettor
Clean & adjust the carburettor.
Adjust idling speed.
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